Fishing with drone

I wonder who will not be using drones here in 5 years. Except during Simply Fishing, of course

I wonder who will not be using drones here in 5 years. Except during Simply Fishing, of course

I thought it was illegal in CA.

Doesn't seem legal to me, can't use an RC boat either ?, Where are you Howard ?

I'm not sure. It isn't 100% clear to me. I would think the drone flies with computer assist and would count as computer assisted remote fishing.


2.45. COMPUTER ASSISTED REMOTE FISHING.
(a) It is unlawful to take or assist in the taking of any fish in or from this state, by computer-assisted remote fishing.
(b) It is unlawful to establish or operate a computer- assisted remote fishing site for the purpose of taking any fish from or within this state.
(c) For the purposes of this section, “computer- assisted remote fishing” means the use of a computer or any other remotely controlled device, equipment, software, or technology, to remotely control the aiming or discharge of any weapon, including, but not limited to, any firearm, bow and arrow, spear, harpoon or any other weapon capable of killing or injuring any fish, for the purposes of taking any fish.
(d) For the purposes of this section, “computer- assisted remote fishing site” means any computer, internet site or web-based device or system, or other electronically operated site or system used to assist in the remote taking fish